{"title":"Julie Sondra Decker","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulie Sondra Decker's works offer insightful explorations into identity and human experience, with a focus on often overlooked perspectives. Her writing invites readers to better understand the nuances of personal orientation and the complexities of self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending thoughtful research with compassionate storytelling, her books belong in the realm of \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e, encouraging empathy and awareness through candid discussion and meaningful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-invisible-orientation-by-julie-sondra-decker-9781634502436","title":"The Invisible Orientation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if you weren't sexually attracted to anyone? A growing number of people are identifying as asexual. They aren't sexually attracted to anyone, and they consider it a sexual orientation—like gay, straight, or bisexual. Asexuality is the invisible orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost people believe that \"everyone\" wants sex, that \"everyone\" understands what it means to be attracted to other people, and that \"everyone\" wants to date and mate. But that's where asexual people are left out—they don't find other people sexually attractive, and if and when they say so, they are very rarely treated as though that's okay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an asexual person comes out, alarming reactions regularly follow; loved ones fear that an asexual person is sick, or psychologically warped, or suffering from abuse. Critics confront asexual people with accusations of following a fad, hiding homosexuality, or making excuses for romantic failures. And all of this contributes to a discouraging master narrative: there is no such thing as \"asexual.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Invisible Orientation\u003c\/em\u003e by Julie Sondra Decker explores these issues with insight and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599491514604,"sku":"9781634502436","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2482aa595b276e945242ef6fd195d5ca.jpg?v=1778022345"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julie-sondra-decker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}